Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Earns Spot on Prestigious Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems List

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has been named one of the 2024 Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems, showcasing its advanced electric propulsion capabilities and innovative design features. This recognition highlights Hyundai's commitment to pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology and performance.

The Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems award, established in 1995, evaluates new or significantly improved propulsion systems based on advancements in performance, range, and fuel economy. The 2024 competition saw 34 nominees, with the IONIQ 5 N standing out for its compelling powertrain advancements and innovations.

Bob Gritzinger, Wards Editor-in-Chief, praised the engineering team's ability to emulate traditional internal-combustion elements in an electric vehicle, stating, "This is a stellar example of what an engineering team can do with a battery-electric vehicle when given carte blanche to make it look, feel, sound and perform like its internal-combustion brethren."

The IONIQ 5 N is powered by Hyundai's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), featuring dual motors and optimized performance. It integrates N technologies designed to enhance driving dynamics, leveraging motorsport-derived features. Ricky Lao, Director of Product Planning at Hyundai Motor North America, emphasized the vehicle's role as an eco-friendly alternative with competitive advantages in the EV market.

Judges experienced the vehicles during summer 2024, focusing on performance and powertrain enhancements. While there is no price cap for evaluation, overall value is considered. Judge Christie Schweinsberg highlighted the physical driving experience, noting the impressive G-forces felt during testing.

This recognition marks Hyundai's 17th award in the competition's three-decade history, underscoring the company's continued strides in the EV sector and the automotive industry's shift toward electrification. The IONIQ 5 N's selection reinforces Hyundai's position as an innovator in the electric performance vehicle market.

The IONIQ 5 N's ability to provide both eco-friendly daily driving and enhanced performance through its N attributes has positioned it as a strong contender in the competitive EV marketplace. Judge Drew Winter noted the vehicle's ability to create engaging new driving experiences for performance enthusiasts, praising its convincing emulation of internal-combustion engine feedback.

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